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Is It Worth Taking College Credit Courses In High School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025

Taking college credit courses in high school is not easy. You have to work doubly hard in order to do justice to both your regular school work and the additional course work. However, if you can handle it, it is definitely worth it for the benefits that you get. Benefits Of Taking College Credit Courses …

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When Should I Visit My High School Counselor?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Putting together a college application is a long, complex process. There are several elements that you have to work on simultaneously to create a strong application that will impress the college admissions authorities. During the process, you are sure to have questions or need some advice or guidance. The best person to go to when …

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Am I Eligible For Work Study Programs?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

Work study programs allow undergrad and grad students to earn some money towards their college expenses. Students get the benefits of work experience and also can pay for college in a way they can manage. Work study eligibility means meeting the following three requirements: You must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time program in …

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Good Reasons for Choosing a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students choose their colleges based on just about every reason you can think about. Some may choose a college just so they can be near their best friend, others choose may choose a campus across the country so they can be as far away as possible from family. Well, neither of these are good reasons …

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Is There A Way To Increase Your Odds For More Federal & Institutional Aid?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

Financial aid packages are calculated using the information that you file on your FAFSA. While you definitely do not want to manipulate your financial details in an attempt to get a higher aid package, there are a few things you can do to legally increase your odds for more institutional aid. How Expensive Is College? …

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2 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Meet A Professor When You Visit A Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In preparing for your upcoming college visit, you’ve scheduled a campus tour, got the itinerary sorted out, requested to attend a class in session, reserved a hotel room for the family and obtained permission for an overnight stay in the college dorm. So far so good. These are the absolute basic things you should cover …

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How Student And Parent Assets Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2025

Key Takeaways: The FAFSA, CSS Profile, schools, and organizations may consider your assets when determining financial aid eligibility. Students and parents don’t have to report all types of assets, but the CSS Profile requires more information than the FAFSA. Students are expected to use more of their assets (up to 20-25%) to pay for college …

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Should You Let Your Student Stay On Campus Over Night For A Visit?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In most cases, doing an overnight college visit is a good idea. It allows your student to get a better sense of the overall mood of the campus away from the classroom. It also gives them an idea of what it will be like to live with other students in a dormitory. This is especially important …

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Should Parents Come on College Visits?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2024

If it’s time for your child to start visiting schools, you might find yourself asking, “Do parents come on college tours?” The answer is yes! Though it’s not required, it is quite common for parents to go on college tours with their children. Campus visits offer a firsthand experience of the college environment and can …